Canon 77D vs Nikon D5500

Below, we are matching up the Canon 77D versus Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 77D (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 77D was announced 2 years after the D5500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the 77D scores vs the D5500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 77D and Nikon D5500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon 77D Gallery and Nikon D5500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 77D comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon D5500 has sizing of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Compare the Canon 77D versus Nikon D5500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 77D compared to the D5500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 77D and D5500 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 77D and D5500.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent 77D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.